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CBS News
3 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Nakama's South Side location appears to have shut down
A popular Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar in Pittsburgh may be shut down for good. Nakama Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar on East Carson Street in Pittsburgh's South Side appears to be closing its doors. According to a report from the Trib, an employee arrived for work earlier this week and was told by their manager that the place was shutting down. Back in September, Nakama was flagged by the Allegheny County Health Department for pest management violations, including inspectors finding four dead mice, one of them found in the grill in the dining room. There were other violations found by the health department, including poor employee hygiene practices, improper cleaning and sanitation, and malfunctioning facilities to maintain temperature. While there has been no confirmation by Nakama of the closure, if it does indeed shut down, it would be the second closure in the last year, with their Wexford location having shut down last summer.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Piers Morgan and Aussie TV host Karl Stefanovic reenact Gen Z 'Salt Bae' meme as they dine at the famed chef's glitzy Dubai restaurant
Karl Stefanovic has become the victim of a Gen Z meme - and Piers Morgan - after visiting an iconic food spot in the United Arab Emirates. The Today Show host, 50, posted a video on Instagram on Wednesday while enjoying a sit-down dinner with his wife Jasmine and daughter Ava at Nusr-Et Steakhouse in Dubai. The clip included none other than ' Salt Bae ', real name Nusret Gökçe, who not only founded the establishment but found fame on the internet for the way he prepares and seasons meat. In the video, Salt Bae could be seen cutting up a piece of premium steak, salting it and then handing a piece of meat to the Aussie TV presenter, who ate it off the knife. Later on, Karl could be seen enjoying his meal when British TV host Piers Morgan snuck up behind him and sprinkled salt on him in a hilarious quip. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Later on, Karl could be seen enjoying his meal when British TV host Piers Morgan (pictured) snuck up behind him and sprinkled salt on him in a hilarious quip Appearing shocked, Karl looked up at Piers, who burst into fits of laughter. Karl captioned the post: 'Just got Salt Bae'd @nusr_et with a sprinkle of @piersmorgan.' The glitzy Nusr-Et is known for its pricy steaks, with some beef cuts costing thousands of dollars to try. The menu even includes a gold-covered steak, which comes in at a whopping £1,450 ($3,040). It comes after Today show viewers slammed Channel Nine for sending the show's hosts to broadcast live from Dubai amid the devastating NSW floods. The breakfast program's hosts Karl and Sarah Abo are currently staying at the Atlantis The Royal hotel in The Palm Jumeirah. The five-star accommodation starts from $1,400 for a weeknight and $1,600 for a weekend night. However, many have criticised Nine for making the decision to broadcast the show in the luxurious city while deadly floods continue to lash parts of NSW, resulting in five deaths and damaging up to 10,000 properties. 'Just want relay my disappointment how can the Today show promote a $20k suite in Dubai, when we have a cost of living crisis in Australia and over 30,000 people cut off in NSW from the floods? Seriously?' one person wrote on social media. 'And which viewer at home can afford $1000 a night to stay there. They are so out of touch,' another said. 'There's a disconnect between the show going and the viewers caring at home. It might get some tourist interest/return for Dubai as a result but it's not a viewer first initiative,' a third commented. '[Not] a good idea when you have a flooding disaster in Australia, but the hosts are reporting from overseas on a luxury trip,' another wrote. Karl, Sarah and other presenters on the Today Show, including Richard Wilkins, jetted to the United Arab Emirates on Friday.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- Business
- CTV News
New business opens in former Cathedral Social Hall
Regina Watch WATCH: A new business called Pumpjacks Saloon and Steakhouse has opened in the former Cathedral Social Hall. Damian Smith has more.
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- South China Morning Post
Where a French chef in Hong Kong eats French-style pastries, pizza and dim sum
Thomas Caro is the executive chef of Rex Wine & Grill, which is now rebranded as a French steakhouse. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I tend to eat in a very polarised way: very regimented and healthy, or purely for pleasure and comfort. Growing up in the French countryside, I remember walking to our village's farm with my dad to buy eggs and milk, and picking cherries, Reine Claude plums – also known as greengages – and apricots at my grandparents'. My grandmother, Geneviève, was an exceptional cook, making classic cuisine bourgeoise – middle-class home cooking – staples every Sunday for lunch. Grandpa Jean, who cultivated my love of food, made endless batches of jam, stored in his basement cellar to be given away during the year. A pizza from Fiata Pizza. Photo: Fiata Pizza Signature dishes at New Punjab Club, where 'everything bursts with flavour'. Photo: Black Sheep Restaurants He would spoil me at brasseries, ordering a whole sole meunière, a classic French fish dish, for my nine-year-old self. Now the only cuisine that makes sense to me in the summer is southern French.
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Travel + Leisure
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Travel + Leisure
Exclusive: Chef Kwame Onwuachi's Newest Restaurant Is a Caribbean Steakhouse in Las Vegas
Chef Kwame Onwuachi has a new restaurant coming to Las Vegas. The chef spoke to Travel + Leisure about restaurant's inspiration, his aspirations for the Vegas dining scene, and how his background (both his upbringing in North Bronx and his Afro-Caribbean roots) continues to shape his approach to food. When Kwame Onwuachi speaks about food, he's not just crafting menus—he's conjuring memory, migration, and resistance. The Top Chef star and James Beard Award recipient is a storyteller who shapes his dishes around history and heritage. Now, Onwuachi is bringing his vision to Las Vegas with Maroon, an Afro-Caribbean steakhouse at Sahara Las Vegas. Onwuachi's vision for the restaurant is to reimagine the classic American steakhouse through the lens of Caribbean cuisine. There will be jerk rubs and dry-aged cuts, live-fire cooking, scotch bonnet-infused sauces, grilled seafood, and vibrant sides rooted in West African, Jamaican, and Creole traditions. It's fine dining grounded in cultural memory. But for Onwuachi, Maroon is more than a restaurant. It's a reclamation of history and culture through the lens of fine dining—and it all starts with nomenclature. The name Maroon is a reference to the Maroons of Jamaica—descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped bondage and created self-sufficient communities in Jamaica's Blue Mountains. "The Maroons didn't just run,' Onwuachi told Travel + Leisure. 'They thrived. They created something new, something powerful, out of pain and resistance. That energy—that story—is what this restaurant is about." 'This isn't just about food,' he added. 'It's about telling the stories that haven't been told. It's about honoring a legacy and recognizing that the food we're putting on these plates has a deeper meaning. It's not just a meal—it's history, it's resilience, and it's a testament to the strength of those who came before us.' Onwuachi is no stranger to building a restaurant that becomes a cultural moment. His New York City flagship, Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi, opened at Lincoln Center in late 2022 and quickly became a sensation. (In both 2023 and 2024, it was ranked the No. 1 restaurant in New York City by The New York Times, topping its annual list of the city's 100 best restaurants.) His new Washington, D.C. project, Dōgon, is also earning massive acclaim. That's exactly what he hopes to do in Las Vegas. Maroon will be the signature culinary anchor of Sahara Las Vegas's ongoing evolution—a resort that has quietly but intentionally repositioned itself as a destination for thoughtful luxury. "We were intentional in selecting Kwame Onwuachi as our partner for the next chapter of Sahara Las Vegas' culinary journey,' Sahara owner Alex Meruelo told T+L. 'His incomparable fusion of storytelling, culture, and outstanding cuisine is uniquely captivating. Maroon will not only advance chef Kwame's personal vision but also revolutionize the current steakhouse experience on the Strip and beyond.' Chef Kwame at Tatiana in New York City. Gladimir Gelin In a city with dozens of luxury steakhouses—most modeled on classic American or European dining traditions—Onwuachi's take stands apart. It's not just that the flavors are different; it's that the purpose is different. Maroon is also the first concept on the Strip led by a Black chef-owner, rooted in diasporic cuisine, and designed from the ground up to represent a broader cultural vision. But Onwuachi is quick to note that representation alone isn't the endgame. 'It's not just about being the first,' he said. 'It's about making sure we're not the last. It's about opening the door and then holding it open for others.' This ethos extends beyond the kitchen. At Patty Palace in Queens, Onwuachi sells Miri, a sparkling water brand he founded to support clean water initiatives in Nigeria. A portion of the profits from every bottle sold goes directly toward building wells in underserved communities. 'The goal is always to create something that leaves a positive mark,' he said. 'Whether it's through food or philanthropy, it's about impact.' A portrait of chef Kwame Onwuachi. Scott Suchman As Las Vegas continues to evolve from a playground of extravagance into a city with growing cultural nuance, Maroon feels perfectly timed. Las Vegas has always been a place for big names and big concepts, but the Strip hasn't often been a place where food carries this kind of weight. Maroon is poised to shift that balance. Its arrival is a signal that the dining landscape is shifting toward something more inclusive, more rooted, more real. For Onwuachi, this next chapter is a return to origins, and a way of bringing past and future into one place. 'Food is memory,' he said. 'It's how we remember who we are—and how we show the world what we can become.' Travelers descending on Las Vegas this year will undoubtedly find all the usual thrills, but at Sahara, they'll also find something soulful, ambitious, and long overdue. A seat at Maroon will be an invitation to experience a story told in fire, flavor, and freedom.
